Antoninianus - Valerianus II P M TR P V COS IIII P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus II (P M TR P V COS IIII P P), was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coinage of this period, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," was characterized by rapid inflation, debasement of the currency, and a lack of standardization in coin design and production. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination and a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.